Park Attendant

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Start Date: January 2024  Compensation: $21.00/hour

Little Island’s Park Attendants serve as the primary stewards of the park and its visitors, cultivating a meaningful and memorable experience for all park visitors and maintaining a clean and safe outdoor environment. The Park Attendants are key members of the Operations department, a dynamic team of collaborative and motivated individuals who collectively care for the park and its visitors. Attendants will embody Little Island’s values by collaborating often across all departments at Little Island, jumping in to help solve problems and address immediate park needs, communicating park-related concerns or issues to Park leadership proactively, and fostering memorable visitor experiences and relationships in the park each day. The Operations department is comprised of Park Supervisors, Custodians, Security, Maintenance, Horticulture staff, and administrators who work together to operate our park for the public each day.

The ideal Park Attendants are outgoing communicators, accountable and professional team members, and adaptable self-starters who enjoy the details of maintaining a public park. They thrive in the outdoors, prioritize safety, and take pride in caretaking a beautiful public space for all to enjoy. Candidates who can converse in multiple languages (including but not limited to Spanish, French, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

We are currently seeking applicants interested in a full-time, year-round position.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Actively engage with visitors at Little Island, welcoming them into the park and communicating key information such as: park access points, park rules, background and historical information about the park, food and beverage offerings, and performance and programming details
  • Participate in upholding the safety and care of the park; including facilitating early park closures due to severe weather, de-escalating conflict, and participating in safety training to perform essential safety-related responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Park Supervisors and other Operations team members to execute park opening and closing routines as needed
  • Set up, breakdown, and assist as needed with park programs, events, and other organizational initiatives. These responsibilities include and are not limited to; setting up stanchions and queues, breaking down park furniture, monitoring flow and capacity, informing visitors about what is taking place, and actively engaging visitors to participate in the activities of the park
  • Monitor and refresh trash bags, provide light cleaning support to park furniture and spaces, and collaborate closely with the custodial team as needed
  • Other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned
  • Track and assist in managing visitation levels in real time to ensure a safe experience for all visitors, particularly as it relates to crowd management or ticket reservations
  • Collaborate with other Operations staff to complete key maintenance and custodial tasks, such as snow and ice removal or storm preparation, in service to maintaining the visual standards and safety of the park
  • Other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned by Park Operations Manager or Park Supervisors

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Patience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Experience executing safety protocols in the field is a plus
  • The ability to actively move throughout the park for extended periods of time in all weather
  • Ability to transport or lift objects weighing 25-50 lbs as needed
  • Possession of OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, willingness to complete OSHA 10 required
  • Ability to work in U.S.
  • Comfort conversing in multiple languages a plus

Contact Information

Little Island
Email: jobs@littleisland.org
Website: Apply Online